GDT: HFBoards GDT | 1/18/19

[SaintMorose]

I'm starting to think Calgary is going to win the Pacific and it might not be close. Sure the Sharks will stay with them for a while, but everytime I've seen Calgary lately they just refuse to lose. Considering teams do go through slumps as a season wears on, I don't see Calgary going through a big slump like I can with the Sharks or Knights. It would be nice if the Flames had a stretch of games like the Sharks have had though (5 games in 8 nights, or back to backs, or playing really good teams).

Calgary’s schedule from New Year til the all star break has a lot of non-playoff teams. SJ is as good but won’t gain much over this stretch as hot as they are.

 

[Anglesmith]

I'm starting to think Calgary is going to win the Pacific and it might not be close. Sure the Sharks will stay with them for a while, but everytime I've seen Calgary lately they just refuse to lose. Considering teams do go through slumps as a season wears on, I don't see Calgary going through a big slump like I can with the Sharks or Knights. It would be nice if the Flames had a stretch of games like the Sharks have had though (5 games in 8 nights, or back to backs, or playing really good teams).

We've made a habit of winning undeservedly lately, and tonight we really took it to the next level. Larkin and his friends absolutely had their way with us with very little opposition and we just couldn't stop making horrible mistakes, while our top line was almost completely absent. Still won in spite of all that.

Also the Flames have had a very busy schedule lately. Monday and Tuesday of this week was their first two consecutive days off since Christmas. I think the Knights must have, too, given all three of us were ahead of the pack in GP the last little while.

 

[SJSharksfan39]

We've made a habit of winning undeservedly lately, and tonight we really took it to the next level. Larkin and his friends absolutely had their way with us with very little opposition and we just couldn't stop making horrible mistakes, while our top line was almost completely absent. Still won in spite of all that.

Also the Flames have had a very busy schedule lately. Monday and Tuesday of this week was their first two consecutive days off since Christmas. I think the Knights must have, too, given all three of us were ahead of the pack in GP the last little while.

Yeah and now we head into that weird part of the schedule where things start to even out quite a bit with the AS break leading into the bye weeks.

 

[JerseyMike34]

We've made a habit of winning undeservedly lately, and tonight we really took it to the next level. Larkin and his friends absolutely had their way with us with very little opposition and we just couldn't stop making horrible mistakes, while our top line was almost completely absent. Still won in spite of all that.

Also the Flames have had a very busy schedule lately. Monday and Tuesday of this week was their first two consecutive days off since Christmas. I think the Knights must have, too, given all three of us were ahead of the pack in GP the last little while.

Come trade deadline, what are the Flames looking for?

 

[DFF]

I'm starting to think Calgary is going to win the Pacific and it might not be close. Sure the Sharks will stay with them for a while, but everytime I've seen Calgary lately they just refuse to lose. Considering teams do go through slumps as a season wears on, I don't see Calgary going through a big slump like I can with the Sharks or Knights. It would be nice if the Flames had a stretch of games like the Sharks have had though (5 games in 8 nights, or back to backs, or playing really good teams).

The Flames already did a few weeks ago

 

[tarapoto2006]

I'm starting to think Calgary is going to win the Pacific and it might not be close. Sure the Sharks will stay with them for a while, but everytime I've seen Calgary lately they just refuse to lose. Considering teams do go through slumps as a season wears on, I don't see Calgary going through a big slump like I can with the Sharks or Knights. It would be nice if the Flames had a stretch of games like the Sharks have had though (5 games in 8 nights, or back to backs, or playing really good teams).

The Flames did exactly that at the start of the month. Played Jan. 2, 3, 5, 7, 9. That's 5 games in 8 nights. The first four were on the road and the last one at home.

 

[JurassicTunga]

Come trade deadline, what are the Flames looking for?

There's been talk that the Flames want a depth left defenseman, and a depth goalie. I still think we need another scoring threat at center - like a Brayden Schenn.

 

[Rubi]

Just noticed that. With all due respect to Edmonton, that feels like another gimmie game for the Flames. Maybe they might pull a Sharks (Against Arizona) and be tired.

When the Oilers play the Flames the Oilers always get up for the game and treat it almost like a playoff game. BoA games are never gimmies.

 

[CanuckGame39]

Is this lawrence Pilut kid usually this brutal?

One of the worst games I've seen a NHL dman play in a long while.

 

[DJJones]

Pretty sure Calgary has already gone through the tough part of their schedule. November/December was brutal.

I don't want to give up our first so I'd be happy not doing anything

 

[SJSharksfan39]

The Flames already did a few weeks ago

The Flames did exactly that at the start of the month. Played Jan. 2, 3, 5, 7, 9. That's 5 games in 8 nights. The first four were on the road and the last one at home.

I stand corrected then. Still, looking at January, the only playoff team you have faced was Boston, and maybe Buffalo but they have been struggling lately.

 

[DFF]

There's been talk that the Flames want a depth left defenseman, and a depth goalie. I still think we need another scoring threat at center - like a Brayden Schenn.

And how are they going to manage to get such player?

 

[flamesforcup]

Incidental? He laid out Howard who was in his crease.

It was after the goal it didnt hinder his ability to save it. Although that was a nasty collision hope Howards ok.

 

[Anglesmith]

Come trade deadline, what are the Flames looking for?

Depth. We're likely not going to join the bidding war for any top prize.

 

[JerseyMike34]

Depth. We're likely not going to join the bidding war for any top prize.

Should be easy enough then.

Jay Bouwmeester for Frolik!

 

[DFF]

I stand corrected then. Still, looking at January, the only playoff team you have faced was Boston, and maybe Buffalo but they have been struggling lately.

LOL...it all even out...they had a tough schedule in October

 

[Frankie Blueberries]

Demko with some key saves. On that play he showed both acrobatics/athleticism and positional awareness. I’m excited to see how this kid will be in his prime.

 

[aufheben]

Reinhart just standing there lol

 

[Ugene Magic]

Yotes had a fantastic game, and at points I didn't think the Pens wanted it enough.

Tips hat.

 

[Rubi]

Pretty sure Calgary has already gone through the tough part of their schedule. November/December was brutal.

I don't want to give up our first so I'd be happy not doing anything

I wouldn't have a problem giving up the Flames 2019 first because its going to be pretty late in the draft anyways.

 

[DJJones]

I wouldn't have a problem giving up the Flames 2019 first because its going to be pretty late in the draft anyways.

two nothing drafts in a row

 

[Rubi]

Gaudreau's assist tonight kept his scoring streak alive. 21 pts in the last 10 games.

 

[JerseyMike34]

Why isn't the top of the glass just slightly curved inward?

 

[53or8]

Just learned i have been saying bogosian wrong for years.

 

[Bizz]

lol the Laffs lost to Florida and are in a downward spiral.

They're gonna miss the playoffs, book it.